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Sunday, Nov. 8 to Saturday, Nov. 14

Library Closure Notice

In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, all San José Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Regular library hours will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Job Opening

San José Public Library is looking for a Public Information Representative (PIR) I/II to join the library’s award-winning Marketing and Communications Unit where they'll develop and implement strategic marketing and communications plans to promote library services, including programs, announcements, events, membership, and systemwide initiatives.

Salary: $110,313.84 - $121,605.12 Annually

Apply by: Monday, November 23, 2026

Learn more about this position here.

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Teens Book Reviewer

Gain volunteer service hours by writing book reviews.

Join our Friends of the Library and Attend their Book Sale!

The Friends of San José Public Libraries are wonderful volunteers that advocate and raise funds. Learn how you can support by attending one of their book sales. All proceeds benefit their respective branch library.

• West Valley Branch
  Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Joyce Ellington Branch
  Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Online Resource: O'Reilly

Learn new technologies and research business trends. O'Reilly provides access to eBooks, videos, learning paths, and case studies.

SJPL Picks: Native American Heritage Month (~Grades 4-8)

Get ready to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through books! Amplify Indigenous voices through these reads authored by Indigenous peoples from North America. Selected by SJPL Librarians and suitable for children approximately grades 4-8.

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